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Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary
Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary was established as a haven for animals who cannot be released back into the wild and now have a place to call home and live the rest of their lives in a peaceful and happy environment. Our Sanctuary is currently home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, servals, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, horses, and many other species. We have set up a release program, where some of our ani...
Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary was established as a haven for animals who cannot be released back into the wild and now have a place to call home and live the rest of their lives in a peaceful and happy environment. Our Sanctuary is currently home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, servals, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, horses, and many other species. We have set up a release program, where some of our animals will be released into the various reserves around South Africa, ensuring the survival of certain species and ensuring there is no interbreeding. Volunteers will have the opportunity to spend time with animals that are being rehabilitated for release at various projects and will be able to help us care for and work hands-on with the animals at our facility. Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary is co...
Program Highlights
Get hands-on experience with wild animals.
Stay in luxurious accommodations at the sanctuary.
Live next to the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve.
Enjoy the malaria-free location.
Have the option of participating in different activities at your disecretion.
Quick Details
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Gauteng Province, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Cooking
- Veterinary Science
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- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Once in a lifetime experience!
by: Sofia Allende - SpainProgram: Lion and Cheetah SanctuaryI spent a week at the Lion and Cheetah sanctuary and had the most amazing time. The whole sanctuary is beautiful and the animals are treated very well. I got involved in preparing the animals meals, helping clean and maintain the animal enclosures, spent as much time as I could playing with the Mongooses Eenie, Meenie, Money and Mo and definitely made a bit of time to relax at the pool. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience South Africa on a different level. Watching S...
One of the best experiences I've ever had! It was definitley life changing!
by: Dean Schmidt - United KingdomProgram: Lion and Cheetah SanctuaryWorking with wildlife was one of the things on my bucket list. I am so grateful I got to experience working with lions, cheetahs, hyenas, serval, genets and a lot of other wildlife, it was truly life changing! I highly recommend this sanctuary to anyone wanting to work with wildlife who also only want to volunteer at an ethical sanctuary.
Program Details
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Locations
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Guide / Chaperone
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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